David Mowry
After two federal clerkships and several years as a litigator in law firms, David Mowry is happily ensconced as Counsel in Xerox Corporation’s Office of General Counsel. He specializes in commercial leasing transactions, only sometimes misses litigation, and never regrets leaving firm life. You can reach him by email at dmowry00@gmail.com.
Posts by David Mowry
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In-House Counsel
Learn How The Other Half (Of Your Company) Lives
Taking part in the sales process is an important learning moment for an in-house lawyer. -
Biglaw, Continuing Legal Education / CLE, Contract Attorneys, Document Review, In-House Counsel
The Brave New World of Electronic Discovery
Now that I am in-house, I would have a conniption fit if a firm tried to staff a slew of expensive associates on what is essentially monkey work. - Sponsored
This AI-Powered Document Tool Will Meet You Where You Are
Lexis Create provides simple access to internal and external knowledge — directly within Microsoft Word. -
Blogging, In-House Counsel
Expanding the View of In-House Life
David Mowry announces a new direction for the column.
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In-House Counsel, Politics
Shutdown the Shutdown
The shutdown doesn't make much sense for... anyone, actually. -
Gay, In-House Counsel
Are Diversity Milestones Just The Privileged Patting Themselves On The Back?
With the confirmation of Todd Hughes as the first openly gay federal appellate judge, David Mowry asks whether we should be applauding "firsts" at all. -
In-House Counsel
Dealing With a New Business Plan
When the business side changes course, in-house lawyers have to roll with the punches. -
9/11, In-House Counsel, Job Searches
Do Not Become a Lawyer
The in-house market is brutal and provides yet another reason to stay away from this profession right now. -
In-House Counsel
Not To Interrupt Your Vacation, But This Is Important
Enjoy the last days of the summer. And if you work in-house, remember one very important task. - Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
In-House Counsel
Attorneys Are Awesome
Lay people just don't understand how valuable lawyers really are. -
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In-House Counsel, Job Searches
Slogging Through the Job Search Muck
Whatever motivates your job change, recognize that a good recruiter is a terrific asset. -
In-House Counsel, Interview Stories, Job Searches
Play To Your Strengths…
Transitioning out of a firm requires focuses on your best assets. -
Biglaw, Drinking, Drugs, In-House Counsel, Parties
They’re All Wasted…
Taking stock of the role alcohol plays in the legal profession.
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This AI-Powered Document Tool Will Meet You Where You Are
Lexis Create provides simple access to internal and external knowledge — directly within Microsoft Word.
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery
Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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In-House Counsel, Job Searches, Lateral Moves
When the Heat Becomes Unbearable, Make Lemonade
Don't let the heat get to you. Stay cool and lateral. -
In-House Counsel
Hard Lessons Learned
The summer is a good time to reflect on the crazy stories that make up a career in law. -
In-House Counsel
Grabbing the Canoe: Or, Reflections on Crisis Management
Some thoughts on crisis management for attorneys, from in-house columnist David Mowry. -
Clerkships, Gay, Gay Marriage, In-House Counsel, Pro Bono, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
A Wonderful Day To Be an American
Reflecting on the nobility of the legal profession. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers, Pro Bono
Felony Charges for Practicing as In-House Counsel in New York Without Registering
In-house counsel are an untapped reservoir of capable attorneys who can help represent people in need in New York. -
In-House Counsel, Pro Bono, State Judges
House Rules: A Warning For In-House Counsel In New York
If you work in-house in New York, you better register with the state, or else you might be criminally charged. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Really?..
Anonymity is not all it's cracked up to be on the Internet.